How hard is it to replace the apron panels

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  1. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    with the engine and everything still in place.....if i do the panels one side at a time, do i need to brace the frame and all that stuff....or can i just cut out and replace with new metal?

    also the apron panels from Mustangs Unlimited...... will they fit in the maverick?

    is there a place i can get apron panels new.....i will cut up a junkyard maverick if i have to ....but too much work...


    thanks
     
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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I replaced the battery side apron with the engine in the car ... I used an NOS part ... they are not available repro and mustangs won't work.
     
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  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Mustang panels are not even close enough to modify. The front aprons are not too bad but the rear ones will need a stripped compartment including the steering box.
     
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  4. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    No need to replace the entire panel if only a little bit is rusted. Most rust can be fixed with leaving the aprons on. If not....maybe the car is too far gone.
     
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  5. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    car has lot of rust...in the floor boards and the aprons....and a little in the trunk corners....it was in kentucky behind a barn...i would love to find an arizona car...since i am in arizona...and put my stuff into it...but the one i found was just bought out from under me the other day...it was a 70... not running for 500...
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    The hardest part of replacing the apron panels is finding good replacement apron panels.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If you are in Arizone....keep looking. If you can find a rust free Maverick....even if it is for $2000.....you will be miles ahead.
     
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